Movie · 2001
Is Dagon based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Dagon is based on the book The Shadow Over Innsmouth by H. P. Lovecraft (1936).
The movie was released in 2001.
The book behind Dagon
The Shadow Over Innsmouth
by H. P. Lovecraft · first published 1936 · horror fiction, science fiction, weird fiction
1936 novella by H. P. Lovecraft.
Common questions
Is Dagon based on a book?
Yes. Dagon is based on the book The Shadow Over Innsmouth by H. P. Lovecraft (1936).
Who wrote the book Dagon is based on?
The Shadow Over Innsmouth was written by H. P. Lovecraft and first published in 1936.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Shadow Over Innsmouth before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of H. P. Lovecraft's books
- Re-Animator (film, 1985)
- From Beyond (film, 1986)
- Color Out of Space (film, 2019)
- Castle Freak (film, 1995)
- Suitable Flesh (film, 2023)
- The Temple (film, 2022)